New Product Development Manager

Advocate Group; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise phare dans l'innovation alimentaire recherche un NPD Manager pour façonner l'avenir des produits frais. En collaborant avec des équipes variées, vous serez responsable du développement de produits novateurs pour des détaillants au Royaume-Uni. Ce rôle vous permettra de participer activement à la stratégie de croissance à long terme tout en identifiant des tendances clés sur le marché.

Qualifications

• Expérience solide dans le développement de produits alimentaires (préférablement frais/refrigeré).
• Capacité à équilibrer créativité et exécution pratique.
• Confiance dans l'utilisation de données et d'insights de marché pour guider les décisions.

Responsibilities

• Diriger les pipelines d'innovation pour les nouveaux et existants clients.
• Identifier les tendances du marché et les opportunités inexploitées.
• Surveiller les essais de produits et la préparation des usines.

Skills

Commercial acumen

Communication

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Job description

Do you have a knack for turning creative food ideas into retail-ready success stories? Join a growing team at the heart of food product innovation, where no two days look the same — and your ideas can shape what’s next in food.

The Advocate Group are currently working with a market leading Food business on this exciting NPD Manager role.

As NPD Manager, you’ll be central to driving new and improved products for leading UK retailers. From concept through to launch, you’ll collaborate with insight, commercial, technical, and production teams to make sure each development is creative, on-trend, and commercially sound.

You’ll also play a key role in:

• Leading innovation pipelines for both new and existing customers
• Identifying market trends and untapped opportunities
• Overseeing product trials and factory readiness
• Coordinating internal approvals to keep launches on track
• Supporting long-term category growth strategies

The ideal candidate will have

• Solid experience in food product development (chilled/fresh preferred) but would consider food, drink or broader FMCG experience
• Strong commercial acumen and a strategic mindset
• The ability to balance creativity with practical execution
• Experience managing cross-functional projects
• Confidence using data and market insights to guide decisions
• Great communication and stakeholder management skills

Ready to shape the future of fresh food? Apply today and take your NPD career to the next level.

For more details or to discuss how we can support your career, please get in touch with John, or click “Apply Now” to be considered.

The Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors.

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